Carport On Fence Line

If there carport becomes part of the fence and over its lifetime breaks down you are only required to pay for 1 2 of what is considered a standard fence not for half of a carport.

Carport on fence line. Cpr outdoor centre in bunbury 0499 800 558 or busselton 9754 2657. Can i build a carport in my front yard this is a question asked very regularly and one that is open to much debate. Jul 7 2013 if it was good enough for frank lloyd wright maybe the car port is good enough for me i reconsider my prejudice against carports. Building to the fence line is permitted in the state of victoria.

We had no idea that he was building this carport pergola verandah until it was built. It is attached to his house on one side and the wood posts that hold up the other side are right up to the fence line. Just make sure you re not paying any of the property taxes for his stuff on your side of the property line. Most shires will allow the patio to be 500mm from the fence line with neighbours consent.

Carport building regulations can vary from state to state and even council to council. Or b a carport constructed on or within 1 m of a side or rear boundary of an allotment and which is open on the side facing the boundary or boundaries. The information on this page is meant as a guide only. I did think that our estate guidelines state no carports can be built but no one regulates it.

On a traditional residential building block councils have rules and regulations that control the positioning of buildings and structures on the building block. I recommended you read it before you go to your town hall. When building a shed patio or carport garage the fence line will be your main concern. Building regulations 2018 reg 80 walls and carports on boundaries 1 this regulation applies to the construction of a a wall of a building constructed on or within 200 mm of a side or rear boundary of an allotment.

You will need to check with your local authority as to what is permissible in your area. When you are looking for the perfect carport contact the specialist at cpr outdoor centre we can help from all levels with the council paperwork size and design through to manufacturing and installation. Building laws relating to boundaries height limits and other regulations vary from suburb to suburb depending on which shire your property falls under. Factors such as fire safety requirements vehicle sight lines neighbour consideration and adequate drainage all need to be considered along with council regulations for requirements for a certain distance between your structure and the fence line.

Planning approval is required for patios on any strata titled home.